Summary
Silver Denarius issued by the Emperor Antoninus Pius in the period 140 to 143 AD, Ancient Roman Empire. Minted by Rome. Antoninus Pius was Consul for the third time (COS III on this coin) in 140 AD and for the fourth time from 1 Jan 144. This coin was therefore struck in the period 140 to 143 AD. The reverse commemorates either success in Britain, perhaps including the building of the Antonine Wall, or the suppression of an uprising in Germany
Obverse Description
Laureate head of Antoninus Pius facing right; around, ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P COS III
Reverse Description
Victory standing facing left holding a wreath and cradling a palm branch in her left arm; around, IMPERATOR II
Edge Description
Plain
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), Mr Curtis, 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
140-143 AD
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Denomination
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Material
Silver
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Axis
12
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Dimensions
17 mm (Outside Diameter), 3.16 g (Weight)
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Shape
Off round
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References
RIC.111 b
[Book] Mattingly, Harold & Sydenham, Edward A. 1972. The Roman Imperial Coinage. III., 39 Pages
[Catalogue] Pullin, Ruth. 2011. Nature Revealed: Eugene von Guerard.